Posts from Bed & Bath

Got a problem area that's been bugging you? We have your solutions right here. We identified five of the stickiest, trickiest spots to tackle at home and found our best, targeted solutions so you can get your problem solved, stat.

There is something so luxurious about crisp, perfectly pressed bedding, add a border and a monogram and it feels like you are staying in a five star hotel. On the other side is the rumpled, relaxed linen look with casual layers and abundant texture, practically begging you to spend your Saturdays sleeping in. What's your style?

Depending on where you live and what your bathroom looks like, you might have some odd space above your toilet. Just kind of sitting there, not being useful and not looking good. Well, we've got eight ideas of ways folks have rethought that space in their bathroom, and we think you might find some inspiration for your own space!

Did you take a shower this morning? Me too. So what about citizens of some of the world's other countries? How do their shower habits stack up? These graphs will tell you and it's probably not what you think. In fact, you might just be pretty surprised by who is stretching their time between showers and which countries are soaping up on the regular.

Move over, characterless bathroom cabinets. Step aside, pedestal sinks. There's a new look in town, one that's vintage in style but fresh in feel. Repurposing older furniture as a bathroom vanity is nothing new, but lately I've been seeing it crop up everywhere. I'm not complaining; it's a look I love, and I've noticed that my clients are increasingly asking for it, too. If you're considering bringing some vintage style into your bathroom, read on for some things to keep in mind.

Whim, Martha Stewart's latest collection at Macy's, includes playfully patterned bedding and dinnerware. The bedding is available now online (and is part of Macy's President's Day sale), and will be in select stores starting in March.

Fabric makers 37.5 have been licensing their product to makers of activewear for years, and their first namesake line of bedding claims to help you sleep better. While most fabric is passive, "37.5 turns excess heat and moisture into a vapor. The fabric dries quickly, helping to regulate your body’s temperature. If you’re shivering, it does the opposite, holding in heat to bring you back to a normal body temperature."

You may remember Vickiann from her amazing "real" brick wall she added by herself to her house to give it some seriously awesome architectural character. She's back with a redo of a sad bathroom that is now bold and black and white!

Like many things that tend to come in sets, towels, bed linens, and cloths never seem to come in the right-for-me quantity. I've got stacks of washcloths that I never use, while I have to frequently wash kitchen towels since I seem to never have enough. I've decided: it's time to tailor my linens to my behavior, so that the inefficiency comes to an end.